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Vincent Alexander

Los Angeles,CA
Vincent Alexander

Summary

Mental Health Professional seeking a position in the mental health field that would offer the opportunity to work with members in the community, utilizing both my education and personal experience to provide support and assistance to clients in reaching their goals. My Case Management experience will provide me the skills necessary to ensure care coordination is achieved and maintained at the highest level. I am skilled in using de-escalation techniques and evidenced based principles to effectively motivate stakeholders for positive outcomes.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Step Up On Second
Los Angeles, CA

Certified Peer Support Specialist
12.2015 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
  • Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on all information related to individuals.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Assisted others through dynamic relationships built on trust and utilized effective listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
  • Fostered relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
  • Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
  • Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
  • Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
  • Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.

Education

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

from Addiction Therapist
01.2018

Thomas Jefferson High School
Los Angeles, CA

High School Diploma
05.1977

University Overview

Police Internship. Tennis Team (Senior Year Captain).

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  • Honor Roll [Semester and Year]
  • [Scholarship Name] Scholarship Recipient
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Skills

  • Relationship-building skills
  • Positive environment facilitation
  • Community resources specialist
  • Crisis intervention
  • Outreach programming specialist
  • Mental health support
  • Suicide precautions expertise
  • Treatment planning
  • Planning skills
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Issue resolution abilities
  • Recovery assistance and support
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Hotline Management
  • Risk Evaluation
  • Counseling Services
  • Arranging transportation
  • Interpersonal abilities
  • Mental health services
  • Providing direction
  • Social activity planning
  • Effective collaboration and interaction
  • Recovery guidance
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Needs assessment
  • Learning disability awareness
  • Communications theory
  • Case management proficiency
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Timeline

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Step Up On Second
12.2015 - 04.2019

Loyola Marymount University

from Addiction Therapist

Thomas Jefferson High School

High School Diploma
Vincent Alexander